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THE AIVAZOVSKYI PICTURE GALLERY

Have you ever seen any real famous works of art? What were they? Where did you see them? What did you think of them?

Some of you have been to the Crimea and you have probably visited the Aivazovskyi Picture Gallery in Feodosia. Our story is about this museum of seascape painting.

The picture gallery in Feodosia was founded in 1880 by Ivan Aivazovskyi, a prominent Ukrainian painter and patriot of his native land.

Ivan Aivazovskyi was born in Feodosia in 1817. The impressions of childhood determined his dedication to marine painting.

In 1833 Aivazovskyi entered the St Petersburh Academy of Arts. It took him only four years to finish the six-year course. He received a big gold medal and was granted a scholarship for training abroad.

The seascapes of the young painter appeared at the exhibitions in Rome, Paris, London and Amsterdam. Aivazovskyi was awarded a gold medal in France. In Holland he was elected an Academician. It was an important event since Holland is known to be the homeland of the seascape painting. Aivazovskyi came back from abroad a recognized master.

In 1845 the painter settled in Feodosia for good because of his deep affection for the Black Sea and his native city. He took the most active part in the city's life. He created an art studio, opened a library and initiated the construction of the archeological museum. His tireless activities promoted the building of a seaport and a railway to it.

In 1880 to the house where Aivazovskyi lived and worked a large hall was added where his paintings were exhibited. This hall became one of the first picture galleries in Ukraine.

Ivan Aivazovskyi worked till the last day of his life. His words "To live means for me to work" were the motto of his life. The painter died in 1900.

According to Aivazovskyi's will the Picture Gallery became the property of the city of Feodosia.

The gallery started with 49 pictures of the painter. Later the stocks were enlarged with more Aivazovskyi's paintings as well as with pictures by Kuindzhi, Surikov, Repin, Voloshin, Bogaievskyi, Aivazovskyi's grandsons Hansen and Latri.

Among the works especially noteworthy are "Evening in the Crimea. Yalta" (1848), "The Seashore Farewell" (1851), "The Sea" (1853), "The Moonlit Night in the Crimea" (1859), "Amid the Waves" (1898).

The Aivazovskyi Picture Gallery contains mainly a collection of seascrapes. The sea, the waves, the air are depicted with superb skill. The beauty and the might of the sea, the vividness of colours, the courage and the will-power of man before this smashing might of the raging ocean produce an unforgettable impression on the visitors.

 The Aivazovskyi Picture Gallery. Activities.

 1. Choose the words from the list to complete the sentence.

Gallery, museum, painter, impression, seascapes

1)    Aivazovskyi is a famous Ukrainian  ___________.

2)   The ___________________ was founded in 1880.

3)  Aivazovskyi was awarded a gold medal for his_______________________________

4) Aivazovskyi initiated the construction of an archeological______________________  in Feodosia.

5)   His paintings produce an unforgettable___

6)   The Aivazovskyi Picture Gallery contains mainly _______

7)   In Feodosia he created __________

 2.      Are the statements true or false?

1) I. Aivazovskyi was born in Armenia.

2) According to his will the Gallery became the property of Feodosia.

3) Aivazovskyi was also a sculptor.

4) The Gallery started with 49 paintings.

5) The Gallery exhibits only Aivazovskyi's paintings.

    6) Ivan Aivazovskyi is a famous Russian painter and patriot of his native land.

    7) He was awarded a silver medal in Italy.

3. Answer the questions.

1) Where was Aivazovskyi born?

2)Why did he settle in Feodosia? .

3)What kind of pictures did he paint?

4) Why do we call Aivazovskyi a patriot?

5)Would you like to visit the Aivazovskyi Picture Gallery? Why?

6)What Aivazovskyi’s work do you know?

7)What was the motto of his life?